Payment, Acceptance and Education

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1 Payment, Acceptance and Education Pritha Mehra November

2 Agenda Price Change USPS SKU Update Enterprise Payment & Fee Payment Package Platform Mailing & Shipping Solutions Center (MSSC) Business Customer Gateway 2

3 Price Change Price change effective January 27, 2019, impacting all mail classes and special services January 13, 2019 PostalOne! Software Release January 27, 2019 Price Change Effective Date Zone- Based Pricing for First-Class Package Service Elimination of Balloon Pricing for Parcel Select and Priority Mail June 23, 2019 DIM Weighting effective for Parcel Select, Priority Mail Zones 1-4, and Priority Mail Express Resources Price Change Fact Sheet Notice 123 January 2019 Release Overview List of Postage Statement Changes Postage Statements 3

4 First-Class Package Service Changes: evs Customers SSF must be populated with the correct zone File Price Change File Changes Non-eVS Customers PS Form 3600 FCM (First-Class Mail) has been updated to support zone-based pricing. Customers must populate the updated postage statement with the correct zone based on the origin entry location ZIP and destination ZIP Mail.dat and Mail.XML Zone is a required field in edoc. Customers must input the correct zone based on the origin entry location ZIP and destination ZIP Supported File Types: Current Supported Versions (Prior to January 13, 2019) Post-Release Supported Versions (January 13, 2019 to January 26, 2019) Post-Price Change Supported Versions (On and after January 27, 2019) Mail.dat 17-1 Supported Not Supported Not Supported Mail.dat 17-2 Supported Supported Supported for Updates Only Mail.dat 18-1 Supported Supported Supported Mail.dat 19-1 Not Supported Supported Supported Mail.XML 17.0 Supported Not Supported Not Supported Mail.XML 19.0 Supported Supported Supported for Updates Only Mail.XML 21.0 Supported Supported Supported Mail.XML 22.0 Not Supported Supported Supported SSF 1.6 Supported Supported Supported SSF 1.7 Supported Supported Supported SSF 2.0 Supported Supported Supported 4

5 Price Change Plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) mailings will be verified and accepted as follows: Current Prices PVDS mailings verified and paid for on or before January 26, 2019, using the current prices, will be accepted at destination entry postal facilities through Monday, February 11, 2019, when presented using einduction or evs processes or with appropriate verification and payment documentation (PS Form 8125 or PS Form 8017) New Prices PVDS mailings may be verified and paid for beginning January 13, 2019, using the new prices, provided the shipments, when presented using einduction or evs processes, or with appropriate verification and payment documentation (PS Form 8125 or PS Form 8017), are not deposited at destination entry postal facilities before January 27, 2019 For mailings with electronic documentation, mailers must enter a Mail Arrival Date that is on or after January 27, 2019 For mailings with hard copy postage statements, USPS acceptance employees must enter a Mail Arrival Date that is on or after January 27,

6 USPS SKU Update Downloadable files will be posted to PostalPro on 12/8. Navigate from Main Menu > Mailing and Shipping > SKU Definitions & Price Files 6

7 USPS SKU Update Navigate to effective date and product to select the file(s) to download. Current and previous price files will be available for download. 7

8 The selected files will download in.xls format. USPS SKU Update Product Definition: Post-Price Change First-Class Mail Price File: Pre-Price Change First-Class Mail 8

9 EPS Products & Services PO Box, Caller & Reserve Services (EPOBOL) Address Quality Products (AEC, AECII and ACS) Priority Mail First- Class Mail, Letters, Cards, and Flats First-Class Package Service USPS Marketing Mail, Letters, Flats, and Parcels Scan Based Payment Merchandise Return Service Eligible Products/Services Parcel Select Media Mail Library Mail Bound Printed Matter Periodicals International Products Business Reply Mail (BRM) Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) BMEU USPS Returns Imprint Application Fee FCM Presort USPS Marketing Mail Presort BPM Flats Destination Entry BRM Application Fee BRM Annual Maintenance Fee BRM Bulk Weighted Average Permit Fee BRM Bulk Weighted Average Annual Account Online Fee Payment QBRM Annual Fee QBRM Quarterly Fee BRM Weighted Average Fee Periodicals Original Entry March 2019 Periodicals Re-entry March 2019 Registrations for New Agents March 2019 Shipper Paid Forwarding Fees March 2019 Products & Services Coming Soon! Share Mail March 2019 Intelligent Mail barcode Accounting (IMbA) March 2019 icaps March 2019 Commercial Postal Store June 2019 PC Postage evs Products Outbound packages Parcel Return Service Premium Forwarding Service Commercial Seamless Acceptance for Packages Remaining Address Quality products timeline to be provided by January 2019 Eligible Submission Methods Eligible Permit Types Eligible Transactions Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) hard copy edoc (Mail.dat/Mail.XML) Postal Wizard Intelligent Mail small business (IMsb) Tool Permit Imprint Metered Pre-cancelled Stamps Periodicals (CPP/PP) Postage Due Business Reply Postage Statement Processing (Domestic & International) Adjustments Mail Entry Postage Assessment Reversals Refunds (including Value Added Refunds (VAR)) Deposits Transfers Fee Payments Postage Due FOIA Requests 9

10 Enterprise Payment 1/13 IV Enhancementsdata elements 1/27 IV Enhancementsnomenclature change 3/17 Add true up feature (regular interval) to EPOBOL Payment of all periodical fees 2/1 BCG Pilot 3/30 International Mailers using icaps 6/19 Commercial Postal Store Creation of BRM sub accounts $1.49B YTD $3.46B Overall in Revenue $486K YTD $1.04M Overall in Mobile Deposits 40K Migrated PO Boxes 4,824 Migrated Permits 10 *Exceptions to April date above will be handled on a case by case basis and requests should be sent to PostalOne! Helpdesk.

11 Enterprise Payment Reports Customer Dashboard Enable multi-select to multiple accounts The Customer Dashboard provides a quick glance of spend across all accounts. Users can navigate the dashboard to view all accounts at once or select specific accounts to view The Product & Services category titles reflect actual mail classes and products Primary Payment Method can be viewed within each Account Date filter Percentages visible when hovering over chart Current Categories: PO Box Services Address Quality First-Class Mail First-Class Package Services International Mail Package Services Parcel Return Service Parcel Select Periodicals Priority Mail Return Services USPS Marketing Mail First-Class USPS Returns Ground Service USPS Returns Priority Mail USPS Returns PRS Full Network USPS Returns Other Mailing Fees & Services 11 Future Categories: PO Box Services Address Quality First-Class Mail First-Class Package Service International Mail Media Mail Library Mail Bound Printed Matter Parcel Return Service Parcel Select Periodicals Priority Mail Return Services USPS Marketing Mail USPS Marketing Mail Parcels First-Class Package Service USPS Returns Ground Service USPS Returns Priority Mail USPS Returns PRS Full Network USPS Returns Extra Services and Fees Other Services Business Mailing Fees **updates/additions in yellow**

12 Enterprise Payment Reports Reports Menu Reports Menu dropdown list is arranged by most frequently used reports 12 12

13 Enterprise Payment Reports Commercial Mailing and Shipping Details Report Includes data fields for USPS Returns and Shipping Products To Agenda Report Data Fields: EPS Transaction Number Transaction Date/Time Transaction Amount Transaction Type Class Number of Pieces PIC SKU Permit Holder CRID Permit Number City/State of Permit ZIP of Verification Publication Number Customer Reference ID Job ID User License Code Spoilage Number of Copies edoc Mailing Date EPS Account Number EPS Account Nickname Postage Statement Number Report Mail Classes: First-Class USPS Returns Ground Service USPS Returns Priority Mail USPS Returns PRS Full Network USPS Returns Other Mailing Fees & Services First-Class Mail First-Class Package Services International Mail Package Services Parcel Return Service Parcel Select Periodicals Priority Mail Return Services USPS Marketing Mail 13

14 IV Create a Subscription Customers may subscribe to have data pushed to their Secure FTP (SFTP) server or available for online download Only BCG BSA/BSA Delegates of the IV Service, or a Subscription Manger may create a data feed Customers may select the following, based on their preferences Data for all Enterprise Payment Account(s) for the selected CRID(s) will be included in the data Category Preference Options File Format Delimited (Comma, Tab, Other) Data Location Define SFTP Location Select online download option Frequency Define how often you would like to receive the data Minutes, hours, or days IV pilot was completed with industry members The next slide will show some enhancement opportunities that resulted from the pilot 14

15 IV Enterprise Payment Subscription Options Elements in green will be available 1/27/2019 Bank Account Withdrawal ACH Withdrawal ID ACH Withdrawal Amount Aggregate Date Return Reason Return Date Transactions Transaction ID Transaction Date/Time Business Location Destinating EPS Account for Transfer Originating EPS Account for Transfer EPS Account Number Transaction Type Payment Method Transaction Amount Deposit Source Transfer/Withdrawal Reason Original Transaction ID (for Refund/Reversal/Adjustment) Transaction Description ACH Withdrawal ID Transaction Details Deposits Transaction ID Original Transaction ID (For Reversal) Receipt Number Transaction Date Transaction Details Commercial Mailing Transaction ID Permit Number Permit Type Permit ZIP Code Customer Reference ID Postage Statement Form Type Postage Statement Number Mailing City Mailing State Mail Class Type Postage Statement Mailing Date Mail Arrival Date Refund Type Refund Reason Refund Comment EPS Account Business Location Name Permit Holder CRID edoc Mailing Date (including a time) edoc submitter CRID edoc submitter CRID nickname City/State of Permit User License Code Spoilage Number of pieces Running balance Transaction Details Network Returns Transaction ID Mail Class Mailer ID SKU IV Data Feeds Transaction Details PO Box Transaction ID PO Box CRID PO Box Number PO Box ZIP Code PO Box City PO Box State PO Box Size PO Box Renewal Date Transaction Details Address Quality Transaction ID Address Quality Product Order Reference Number Transaction Details PC Postage Transaction ID PSD Serial Number Device ID Vendor ID Vendor Name Request ID Postage Statement Details Postage Statement Line ID Transaction ID Job ID (from PostalOne!) Section Processing Category Postage statement number Mail Class Type Statement Line Number Number Of Pieces Sortation Line Price Line Rate Line Subtotal Postage Line Discount Total Line Fee Total Line Postage edoc submitter CRID edoc submitter CRID nickname Price Category Line Level Entry Piece Rate Amount Affixed Pieces Subtotal Pound Rate Pounds Pounds Subtotal Weight Price Mail Entry Subs Requestor Copies Nonsubs Nonrequestor Copies Line Copy Line Total Postage Presort Discount Transaction Pieces Piece Surcharge Advertising Pounds Non-Advertising Pounds Mail Level Price Level Container Level Bundle Level Bundles Mail Class Trays Balloon Price DIM Weight Price Mail Zone Piece Price Pound Price Destination Type Pallets Line Type Number Of Sacks Sack Price Sack Subtotal Sack Total Pounds Under Percent Incentive Postage Incentive Full Service ISC Drop Ship Full Service Per Sack

16 Fee Payment Users may set up one-time fee payment with EPS through Manage Mailing Activity and opt in or out of automatic Permit Fee Renewal in PostalOne! Under Manage Permits: 16

17 EPS Get Support To Agenda BME Support customers with EPS setup & use PostalOne! Help Desk Support customers with EPS setup & use Questions Support customers with migration preparation Ready? Submit EPS Request via or contact your local BMEU *Include BCG username for BSA, address & CRID(s) PostalPro Provide online reference materials BMEU locator 17

18 USPS Package Platform 18

19 Package Platform Automated Returns November 2018 Completed Automated Returns Internal Pilot December 2018 Open for enrollment All new USPS customers doing returns will be enrolled in Automated Returns January 2020 Scan Based Payment Retired Future Products January 2019 Finalize design for future products: evs & PRS PC Postage Postage Due February 2019 Begin development 19

20 Automated Returns Process Consumer Drop-off Enroute Processing & Postage Calculation Delivery & Postage Collection Analyze Data Consumer initiates return through retail, carrier pickup, or drop-off at collection box Package Processing Equipment captures package characteristics (weight, dimensions) Characteristics are used to price each package USPS delivers package at final destination and collects payment Customer views payment data through EPS Portal or subscribes through IV Package Platform Automation Customer notified that returns package has been accepted Calculate Postage based on captured data and attributes Customer notified of package attributes and postage upon trusted enroute scans Debit Postage from the shipper s EPS Account upon delivery of the package to its final destination Display data on EPS Portal Push data to SFTP per the mailer s preferences 20

21 Automated Returns Enrollment Create Your BCG Account Create EPA Choose Mailer ID Update Customized Pricing Prepare New Labels Enroll in Automated Returns 1 Register for a Business Customer Gateway (BCG) Account and add the necessary CRID to your profile 2 Contact local Business Mail Entry Unit or PostalOne! Helpdesk for an invitation code 3 Request access to EPS using the hyperlink and invitation code provided 4 Create an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) 5 Set up the selected payment option 6 Choose a Mailer ID (MID) to be used for Automated Returns 7 8 Contact local BME to have NSA or CPP Authorization for MRS updated with your selected MIDs ns Traditional Merchandise Returns Service (MRS) shippers update labels. Scan Based Payment (SBP) customer DO NOT make any label changes 9 Choose Service Type Code (STC) based on Mail Class for use in Automated Returns 10 Contact local BME or PostalOne! Customer Care Support to complete enrollment 21

22 Prepare New Labels To use Automated Returns, Merchandise Return Service (MRS) traditional shippers must update their return label design with the simplified layout. Merchandise Return Service Label USPS Return Service Label No changes to mailing labels required for current Scan- Based Payment (SBP) shippers. Refer to Section of the DMM for further details on the labels Once the new mailing labels are being used, customers have to enroll in either SBP or Automated Returns. The return address in Automated Returns labels will be addressed directly to the shippers and not the Postage Due unit 22

23 Analyze Data EPS Portal Shippers will have the ability to review summary and transaction reports through the Enterprise Payment System Package Platform will charge the linked EPA for a package on the day that it is delivered If the EPA provided during enrollment is a Trust Account, EPA will be drawn down immediately If the provided EPA is a Debit Account, transactions will be held until 6pm EST and billed as a daily transaction Shippers will have the ability to review summary and transaction reports through the Enterprise Payment System or subscribe to a data feed through Informed Visibility First-Class Package Service Returns 23

24 Analyze Data IV-MTR Data Feeds and Data Elements With IV-MTR users are able to choose: Which data elements you want included in your report What order the data elements appear in the reports Two types of data are available for the Automated Returns: Pricing Notifications are available as soon as the package is priced Final Notifications are available once the package is delivered First time users can enroll in the IV-MTR service through the BCG. Instructions are provided on PostalPro: Package Platform Pricing Notification IMPB PIC Service Type Code Mailer ID Origin ZIP Code Destination ZIP Code Weight Dimensions UPC Barcode Pricing Scan Completion Date/Time EPS Account Number EPS Account Nickname Base SKU Price Type NSA Contract Number Base Price Extra Service SKU Extra Service Type Extra Service Amount Total Postage Assessed Rate Type Assessed Mail Class Name Assessed Zone Assessed Piece Weight Value Assessed Piece Dimensions Length Assessed Piece Dimensions Height Assessed Piece Dimensions Width Package Platform Final Notification IMPB PIC Service Type Code Mailer ID Destination ZIP Code 24

25 Prepare for Enrollment Checklist Traditional MRS Checklist Register for Business Customer Gateway (BCG) Account Open Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) Choose the Shipper Mailer ID (MID) for Automated Returns MID embedded in IMpb MID is linked to EPA during enrollment MID used to identify customized pricing Contact BME to update NSA or CPP Authorization Redesign Your Mailing Labels Update return label design with the simplified layout Choose delivery address Pick a Service Type Code (STC) based on mail class SBP Checklist Register for Business Customer Gateway (BCG) Account Open Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) Choose the Shipper Mailer ID (MID) for Automated Returns MID will be embedded in IMpb MID is linked to EPA during enrollment MID is linked to customized pricing Contact BME to update NSA or CPP Authorization SBP customers DO NOT need to redesign Mailing Labels to migrate to Automated Returns Contact local BME or PostalOne! Customer Care to complete enrollment Contact local BME or PostalOne! Customer Care to complete enrollment Print and distribute Automated Returns compliant labels 25

26 Outbound Packages Process Manifest Shipper provides rate ingredients in Shipping Services File Scans Scans from PPE capture package attributes Samples Sampling of DDU-entered packages on PASS machines to capture package attributes Manifest validations and autocorrections performed upon upload Postage calculated based on manifest and collected from Enterprise Payment Account upon upload Shortpaid detected using upgraded PPE PAF calculated based on PASS sampling for destination-entered volume Census-based assessments collected daily from Enterprise Payment Account PAF-based assessments collected monthly 26

27 Verifications November 1-30 Errors are logged throughout the month Current November December Day Mailer Investigation Joint review requests submitted by Dec 10th December Day Joint Mailer/ Postal Service Data Review December December 21 All adjustments due for the month are collected on the 21st Future November 1-30 Errors are logged throughout the month Assessments are collected in near real-time for: o Presort o Entry Validation o Shortpaid o Unmanifested (collected 10 days after the error is logged) o Duplicates December 10 Updates from prior month locked Customers able to initiate joint reviews Postage from PAF and IMpb Compliance collected if applicable December 20 Customers no longer able to initiate joint reviews December day Joint Mailer/Postal Service Data Review

28 Reporting USPS will share mock-ups of the online portal that will include trending reports and the proposed Business Customer Gateway (BCG) widget. Data elements below will be available through IV-MTR. Manifest Feedback EFN Sub-EFN File Name Mailer ID Status (Accepted, Rejected) Date/Time Processed EPS Transaction Number Description Manifest Auto-Corrections EFN Sub-EFN File Name PIC IMpb Mailer ID Field Corrected Previous Value New Value Entry Validation PIC Entry ZIP Code Mail Class Type of entry facility Rate indicator Zone Manifest Auto-Corrections Mailing Date Transmission Date EFN Number Sub-Electronic File Number PIC IMpb MID Entry ZIP Code Mail Class Manifest Weight Non-Compliance Code Non-Compliance Description Presort Verification Mail Class Mailing Date Pieces in mailing Weight of mailing (lb.) Adjusted postage Additional postage due Presort discount claimed Dimensions Origin ZIP Code Destination ZIP Code Domestic Zone IMpb Compliance Mailing Date Transmission Date EFN Number Sub-Electronic File Number PIC IMpb MID Entry ZIP Code Mail Class Manifest Weight Non-Compliance Code Non-Compliance Description Dimensions Origin ZIP Code Destination ZIP Code Zone Unmanifested Scan date ZIP Code where Scan was collected PIC Mail Class MID user MID user Company name Postage amount Dimensions Weight Physical Attribute Verification Date of sample collection Date of manifest transmission PIC Mailer ID Package ID Sample Source Sampling Facility type ZIP Code where sampled Destination ZIP Code Mail Class Sample weight Manifest weight Recalc postage Postage difference Incorrect Packaging Date of sample collection Date of manifest transmission PIC Mailer ID Package ID Sample Source Sampling Facility type ZIP Code where sampled Destination ZIP Code Mail Class Sample Weight Manifest Weight Recalc Postage Postage Difference Physical Attribute Verification Date of sample collection Date of manifest transmission PIC Mailer ID Package ID Sample Source Sampling Facility type ZIP Code where sampled Destination ZIP Code Mail Class Sample weight Manifest weight Recalc postage Postage difference Duplicate Verification PIC Activity ZIP Code MID User MID User Company Name Mail Class Postage Amount Date and time of original scan Date and time of duplicate scan ZIP Code of original scan ZIP Code of duplicate scan

29 Mailing & Shipping Solutions Center Mailing/Shipping Solutions Helpdesk to be first line of support nationwide Clerks located around the country will service the 1-800# from 7am 7pm CST 29

30 Mailing & Shipping Solutions Center (MSSC) Currently training Mailing Requirements Clerks nationwide in preparation for the national deployment of the MSSC in June. 8/18 Launched Pilot 9/18 Survey Customers Analytics on Call Metrics workload, timeliness, quality 10/18 Begin national training of Mailing Requirements Clerks 05/19 Complete national training of Mailing Requirements Clerks 30

31 MSSC Pilot Feedback All customers calling the MSSC from any of the seven pilot locations are invited to respond to a survey. Overall satisfaction rate 94% Over 5,000 calls since August 1 st Survey feedback has included: The two individuals I spoke with were very helpful I can't think of anything they didn't already do. I appreciate the customer service! They could not have been more helpful It was perfect. I got a real person on the phone immediately and she solved my issue. MTAC Volunteers have reported feedback on over 20 calls: Overall satisfaction rate 100% 31

32 Business Customer Gateway Pilot tentatively beginning February 1 st For customers without access to EPS, there will be an overlay over the widget Access to Enterprise Payment Service Required and a link to request access (Manage Services tab). 32

33 Questions? 33

34 Completed Items Action Items To Agenda Category Fee Payment Response Fact sheet now available on PostalPro: Recurring and one-time payment options available under Manage Permits on PostalOne! USPS is improving communication about upcoming fee payments to avoid mailings being held when permit fees are due Online Permit Creation BRM sub-accounts may not be created online and must be created at the BMEU June 2019 Timeline of upcoming enhancements with release notes has been posted to PostalPro: BCG will be updated to accommodate customers without EPS access Enterprise User guide has been provided; link for local BME information has been added to BCG landing page Payment Timeline of upcoming enhancements with release notes has been posted to PostalPro: number on the BCG for Enterprise Payment has been verified, no issues reported. USPS is working with IV-MTR to update available data elements list in IV-MTR Mailpiece Design Confirm Mailpiece Design SOP is posted to PostalPro 34

35 Outstanding Items Category Streamline Periodical Application and Identity Management Mailing & Shipping Solutions Center (MSSC) SKU Package Platform Action Items Action Items Topic on the agenda for the next PAG Meeting. Update anticipated early December. Proposed Charter Statement: The project is to work with PAG to evaluate and streamline the application, approval and pending periodical process. The initial idea, to discuss with PAG and PCSC, is to bring the process into the existing PostalOne! online permit creation page. The complexities involved would be the requirement to bring sample copies to a BMEU for review and application approval from PCSC. The initial meeting will take place on December 12 where recommendations will be discussed in order to move forward. Kickoff meeting for Mailing/Shipping Solutions Desk Training was held 11/8 to engage industry in MSSC Training Expose Mailing & Shipping Solutions Knowledge Base was shared during kickoff call on 11/8 Create a SKU mapping for Mail.XML Work with industry volunteers; Post a technical SKU specification to PostalPro Update Mailer Download label to specify SKU & Price Files Determine & share how long previous files will be available for download Review Outbound Verification Document with Workgroup 182 on October 11th meeting. Plan to share Reporting plans and capabilities in upcoming meetings as well To Agenda 35

36 Choose Mailer ID (MID) To enroll, shippers must choose one or more Mailer IDs (MID) to be used for Automated Returns MID is printed in the Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) MID is linked to an Enterprise Payment Account during enrollment MID is linked to an NSA or CPP Authorization Shippers can request a new Mailer ID (MID) or re-use an existing MID Request a new MID through the Business Customer Gateway Re-use an existing package MID MID can only be active in either SBP or Automated Returns Shippers should work with their BME to coordinate with the Sales team to update customized pricing agreements in Program Registration. 36

37 Prepare New Labels Choose the Service Type Codes (STC) based on Mail Class for use in Automated Returns. The Service Type Code (STC) is a unique identifier, included in the IMpb, which specifies the Mail Class. A limited set of STCs can be used for Automated Returns. MRS Traditional customers will need to transition to a new STC as part of their label redesign. SBP customers can use existing STCs but should note that insurance is not offered in Automated Returns at this time. STC Description Mail Class 019 Priority Mail Return Service Priority Mail 020 First-Class Package Return Service First-Class 022 Ground Return Service Retail Ground 024* PRS Full Network Scan Weigh and Pay Priority Mail Return Service Signature Confirmation First-Class Package Return Service Signature Confirmation Ground Return Service Signature Confirmation *This is an NSA only product. Parcel Select Service Retail Priority Mail First-Class Retail Ground Sample STC 37

38 Enroll in Automated Returns Contact the local BME or PostalOne! Customer Care at to complete enrollment. Information Required for Enrollment: CRID, Mailer ID (MID), Enterprise Payment Account Number, Service Type Codes (STCs) 38

39 Manifest Upload & Validation Current Manifest Upload Shippers upload Shipping Services File (SSF) versions 1.6, 1.7, or 2.0 to the Product Tracking and Reporting system (PTR) Future Manifest Upload Shippers upload Shipping Services File (SSF) versions 1.6, 1.7, or 2.0 to the Product Tracking and Reporting system (PTR) Validation & Auto-Corrections Data that does not meet USPS specifications generates warnings or errors Manifest files in error are rejected and must be edited and reuploaded Validation & Auto-Corrections Manifests will fall into three categories: 1. No Errors: Package Platform will price all packages 2. Errors Auto-Correction: auto-correction logic uses valid attributes to calculate price based on Rate Combination table 3. Errors No Auto-Correction: Package Platform will reject the package data in error and the shipper will be notified. Manifest can be corrected or the package will be unmanifested Manifest Feedback Errors and warnings provided via the Confirmation/Errors/ Warnings File (CEW File) Manifest Feedback Package Platform will provide manifest feedback through IV: o File Acceptance/Rejection o Field Validation Failures o Auto-Corrections 39